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Thursday, 20 March 2014

Protein to Build Muscle Mass

Protein to Build Muscle Mass

You probably heard someone in the gym says that he's into protein supplements to help in building muscle mass. Surely, when you are lifting weights your body is simultaneously stimulating your muscle to grow larger. But doing this will not mean anything when your body does not have the minerals it requires to help the process. Obviously, you need an adequate amount of protein because, without it, your muscles won't be able to grow or repair themselves when you are working out. In fact every person's muscle is composed of 20% of protein.
However, taking minerals to create bumps is not as plain as taking them for everyday use; there is a certain percentage that you must consume. Most men that are just beginning to workout may not even know the importance of protein in their diet, while those who had been working-out almost all of their life may take too large a dose which is just as unhealthy. As a general rule you should consult a professional on the correct dosage for you.

Calculating your protein requirement

Follows this rule: Lean Mass Weight (Kg) x 2.75 = Daily Protein Requirement. First of all, determine your body mass and body fat percentage (if you are not aware of your body fat percentage then you can look for a website that provides calculator for this). After calculating, the next thing to do is to multiply the answer by the total body weight to discover your fat, then subtract the answer from the total body weight to obtain your lean mass weight.

The Hidden Truth on Taking Supplements

Are you wondering whether protein to build muscle mass is actually useful? There are many 'old school' bodybuilders and trainers who confess that taking supplements is not the way to go. They may be right since, back then, they didn't need to use any supplements to gain muscle mass and were still able to achieve what they dreamed of. However, during these days when people don't even have enough time to eat because there is so much to take care of, supplements are vital. People are always told to eat healthily and live healthily but the problem is that eating healthily for them means going to the restaurant to order their meal which is totally wrong! But who can blame them? They don't even have time to cook 'real food', therefore their body nutrients are being sacrificed. The easiest, and perhaps the most practical, way to deal with this loss is to take protein supplements to furnish the body.
But for those who are lucky enough to get a taste of 'real food', there are various foods which are a good source of protein, including; milk, soy milk, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, dairy product, yoghurt, lean meat, fish, poultry, tofu, beans, lentils, legumes, grains, nuts and seeds. When shopping, reading food labels to find products which include 6 to 10g of protein is also advisable if you aim to build body mass.

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